Quinoa Patties

Sadly, I’m the only one in my house who likes quinoa. It’s too bad, because quinoa is so good for you. It’s full of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It also helps balance blood sugar, along with many other health benefits. I happen to think it tastes pretty good too, although apparently my family would disagree. Needless to say, these quinoa patties did not win them over, but I was expecting that and I really didn’t care. I wanted to try them for myself and I wasn’t disappointed. You could eat them in a burger if you want, but I enjoy them without a bun and spread with garlic mayo. Since I couldn’t eat all of the patties myself at once, I froze them and have been eating them for lunch. They reheat pretty well in a toaster oven or under the broiler.

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and broth. Heat over medium heat until boiling, then reduce to medium-low heat and cover. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn heat off and leave the saucepan on the burner, still covered, for 6 more minutes. Fluff with a fork, then set aside and let cool.

The cottage cheese threw me for a loop on this one, but what a great way to add a little extra calcium! How long does the garlic mayo keep? That would be good to have on hand for sandwiches, burgers, etc. Sounds delicious!

I would think the mayo would keep the same as plain mayo since you’re only adding spices to it. We go through it pretty fast though so I can’t say for sure how long it keeps.As a substitute for cottage cheese you could probably use ricotta. Again, not totally sure because I haven’t tried it myself.

These look fabulous! I just today made my first attempt making quinoa. Had heard of it but never tasted it. Frankly, I think it’s tasty and versatile and I love that it’s actually healthy. I plan to try your Quinoa Patties and if they’re as good as they look, which I bet they are, I’ll post on my blog at http://www.findawaywithlove.blogspot.com with appropriate credit and link to your site. Thanks.

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Welcome! I’m Megan.

My kids like to whine, especially when it comes to the food they eat, but that doesn't stop me from trying to make tasty and healthy meals for them. Follow along as I share family-friendly recipes and reviews from my picky family members, who I lovingly call "The Whine Critics." Read More…